Amazon Delivery Drivers Now Classified As Employees By Federal Regulator: Union Says 'Won A Monumental Determination'

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What Happened: On Thursday, a regional National Labor Relations Board or NLRB director said that Amazon is a joint employer of some of its contractor delivery drivers, according to a press release shared by the Teamsters union.

A federal labor regulator has classified Amazon Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) delivery drivers as employees, potentially increasing the company’s responsibility for working conditions within its logistics network.

Amazon has previously argued that it is not accountable for alleged union-busting or required to negotiate with driver unions, as the drivers work for third-party contractors known as Delivery Service Partners (DSPs).

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Author / Journalist: Ananya Gairola

Category: Technology

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Published On: 2024-08-23 @ 06:48:52 (11 hours ago)

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